We are seeking high calibre students with significant entrepreneurial ambition and flair. Admission is limited and competitive, to ensure we bring together a truly stimulating and knowledgeable group of people providing diverse inspiration and insight alongside our networks of entrepreneurs and experts.

Please read the information in this section before you begin your application, for details of our requirements and for more information about how the process works.

Our requirements

When you apply to the Master of Studies in Entrepreneurship we need to know that you can benefit fully from this intensive, demanding programme.

Successful applicants to the programme will meet the following minimum requirements:

Undergraduate achievement

Be a graduate of a recognised university and have successfully completed an undergraduate degree at a minimum of 2:1 standing or above. First Class degrees are strongly preferred.

English proficiency

English as your native languageorIELTS minimum overall score of 7.5, with not less than 7.0 in each elementorTOEFL internet-based test (iBT) minimum overall score of 110, with not less than 25 in each element

Skills & competencies

Demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and ambition through the answers to essay questions posed as part of the application process, and, if invited, to questions posed at interview.

Detailed requirements

Undergraduate achievement

Candidates are expected to have a good undergraduate degree from a recognised university. We are looking for the equivalent of a first class or good upper-second class honours in a British university or equivalent. You must submit a copy of your undergraduate academic transcript (or degree certificate if a transcript is not available. Applicants who have not achieved the minimum requirement at undergraduate level, could be considered if they have a relevant postgraduate qualification or good masters degree.

Please note that the University of Cambridge does not consider applications to postgraduate programmes from applicants with no undergraduate degree. This includes applications to the Masters.

English proficiency

Applicants to the programme need to be fluent in English and we assess fluency in the following ways:

if English is your native language.

or you have an IELTS minimum overall score of 7.5, with not less than 7.0 in each element. The separate components must have been taken at the same time and in the past two years.

or if you have a TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) minimum overall score of 110, with not less than 25 in each element.

Not yet taken a language test? Test result out-of-date or not up to the required standard? Don't worry, you don't have to include your English language test scores with your initial application documents; they can be forwarded on later in the process. If you are made an offer, one of the conditions of entry will be getting the required standard of language test score.

Skills & competencies

Your application will include answers to several essay questions concerning your entrepreneurial goals and objectives, and the efforts you have taken to advance any entrepreneurial projects prior to the programme.

Admissions

Applications for entry in 2018 are now closed.

Applications for the Diploma and Masters programmes starting in 2019 will open in October.